Sustainability Speakers

Dr. Pramod Varma is the visionary Chief Architect of Aadhaar and UPI. He is the CTO of the EkStep Foundation and a leading global expert on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). He is the co-creator of the Beckn Protocol, the open-source base for India's ONDC e-commerce initiative. His keynotes provide senior leaders and global policymakers with a strategic blueprint for designing and deploying scalable, inclusive, and equitable digital public infrastructure (DPI) systems.

Amitabh Kant is a top Indian policymaker, former G20 Sherpa, and former CEO of NITI Aayog. He is the architect of flagship national initiatives, including the Startup India and Make in India movements. His work accelerated India’s jump of 79 positions in the Ease of Doing Business rankings and positioned the country as the third-best ecosystem for startups globally. His keynotes offer unique insight into Digital Public Infrastructure, Financial Reform, and how emerging economies can successfully scale solutions and achieve responsible growth.

Hugh Evans is the Founder of the Global Citizens Movement, which has raised billions to fight extreme poverty. He is also the founder of the Oaktree Foundation, Australia’s first youth-run relief organization. As a powerful speaker, he shares his story of challenging the status quo of extreme poverty through social entrepreneurship and collective action. His efforts have secured cash commitments of nearly $40 billion to aid marginalized individuals and helped launch global fundraising campaigns with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Alan Rosling, CBE, is an experienced international business leader and former Executive Director of Tata Sons, where he drove the Group’s overseas business growth from $2.4 billion to $38 billion. An alumnus of Harvard (MBA), he co-founded Kiran Energy, one of India's leading solar power companies. His keynotes provide specialized advice on globalization, corporate strategy, and navigating the high-growth markets of Asia, particularly India.

Gro Harlem Brundtland is the former Prime Minister of Norway (three terms), a champion of sustainable development, and a recognized expert in global public health. She is celebrated for her leadership and co-chairs the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board. As the head of the UN's Brundtland Commission, she coined the modern definition of sustainable development. She also served as Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), where she led the response to the SARS pandemic. Her keynotes offer profound insights on climate action, global preparedness, and the necessity of linking economic policy with health and environmental goals.

Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is a former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India and a distinguished economist who architected key national economic reforms.

R. Madhavan is a renowned actor and public speaker, celebrated for his versatile performances in multiple language films and his popular web series Breathe on Amazon Prime. An alumnus of the Harvard public speaking program, he is a firm proponent of innovative thinking and having a solution mindset. His keynotes use his journey in Bollywood to provide practical takeaways on how to tackle challenges through creative problem solving.

Dr. Mark Esposito is a globally recognized expert in AI, the circular economy, and the forces of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He is a Faculty Affiliate at Harvard University and the Co-founder of the AI solutions firm Nexus FrontierTech. The author of over a dozen books, including the bestsellers The AI Republic and The Great Remobilization, he advises executives and governments globally. His keynotes bring clarity to complex issues, equipping audiences with actionable strategies for building resilient organizations and effectively embedding machine learning into core business processes.

Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, an organization that has raised over $850 million to fund clean water projects for more than 17.5 million people globally. His approach to non-profit work is defined by the innovative 100% Model and radical transparency. A compelling speaker, Harrison shares his personal journey of redemption and the transformative power of a clear mission, as detailed in his New York Times bestselling book, Thirst. He inspires audiences to leverage technology and storytelling to drive positive, large-scale social change and ethical business practices.

Dr. Raj Sisodia is the founding father of the Conscious Capitalism movement and a Distinguished University Professor at Tecnologico de Monterrey. He is the NYT bestselling co-author of Conscious Capitalism. His books, including Firms of Endearment and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters, detail how world-class companies profit from passion and purpose. His keynotes, delivered over 1,000 times globally, including at the White House and the Vatican, inspire leaders to awaken the conscience of business to achieve growth and healing.

Ricardo Lagos is the former President of Chile (2000–2006) and a distinguished economist known for his work in defending democracy and sustainable economic development. He is the founder of the Fundación Democracia y Desarrollo and a board member of the International Crisis Group. His expertise, which includes serving as a UN Special Envoy for Climate Change, is crucial for audiences seeking strategic insights into global security, development, and equality in the Americas and beyond.

Lulu Raghavan is the President of Asia Pacific & Managing Director of India at Landor, a global brand consultancy. She is a leading expert in brand transformation and design strategy. An industry luminary, she built Landor’s India operations and advised major clients including Tata, Mahindra, and Godrej. Her philosophy, “Play Every Day,” advocates for setting multi-dimensional goals and achieving personal and professional flow through mindfulness and disciplined time management.

Jamling Tenzing Norgay is an acclaimed mountaineer and the son of Everest pioneer Tenzing Norgay. He scaled Mount Everest in 1996 and starred in the IMAX film Everest. His book is notable for discussing the exploitation and labor issues faced by Sherpas, providing a crucial perspective on expedition dynamics. His keynotes share powerful lessons on self-reliance, adaptability, and teamwork, drawing from his family’s ancient Sherpa legacy.

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar is the former Director General of CSIR and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is a pioneer of “Gandhian Engineering” and a global authority on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). He successfully led the legal battle to revoke the US patent on the wound-healing properties of turmeric, pioneering the protection of traditional knowledge. His keynotes share strategic blueprints for innovation, leadership (such as the "Beyonders" program), and translating scientific research into high-yield commercial value.

Yossi Ghinsberg is a bestselling author and daring adventurer, best known for his 72-day struggle for survival in the uncharted Bolivian Amazon. He is a committed advocate for Indigenous people and the defense of the Amazon jungle. As an international businessman, he founded the acclaimed Chalalan Ecolodge in the Amazon and the social mobile app Blinq. His keynotes draw on his survival story to inspire audiences on the power of resilience, following one's gut, and the necessity of personal and professional transformation.

Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson is a leading climate strategist and the Co-founder of The All We Can Project. She is a Rhodes Scholar and the co-editor of the bestselling anthology All We Can Save. Named one of TIME magazine’s “women who will save the world,” she is a prominent voice on gender equity and environmental advocacy. Her keynotes provide a unique blend of warmth and rigor, offering transformational frameworks for climate wayfinding and inspiring individuals and organizations to become active participants in the earth's healing.

Wayne Hemingway is a designer, an entrepreneur, and a leading voice on urban regeneration and social responsibility. He is the co-founder of Red or Dead, a global fashion brand. His work is a powerful testament to the power of a bold vision and a commitment to a more human-centered and purpose-driven approach to business. A compelling keynote speaker, Hemingway provides a clear and practical guide to mastering sustainable design and social responsibility. He speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the importance of a more human-centered approach to business. His talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Arunachalam Muruganantham is a pioneering social entrepreneur and the inventor of the low-cost sanitary pad making machine, a technology that is empowering rural women in India. Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, his story was the subject of the acclaimed Bollywood blockbuster Padman. His keynotes inspire audiences with lessons on grassroots innovation, social entrepreneurship, and the power of low-cost technology to create mass employment and transform public health.